National Current Affairs
PM’s First Decisions from Seva Teerth
- 17 Feb 2026
- 2 min read
Why in News?
The Prime Minister of India announced several significant decisions from Seva Teerth, New Delhi, aimed at strengthening social security, women’s financial inclusion, agriculture infrastructure, and the startup ecosystem.
Key Points:
- PM RAHAT Scheme: The scheme offers cashless treatment of up to ₹1.5 lakh for accident victims to ensure timely and affordable medical care.
- Lakhpati Didis Target Increased: The government doubled the target of Lakhpati Didis beneficiaries from 3 crore to 6 crore by March 2029 to expand financial inclusion and women-oriented savings benefits.
- Agriculture Infrastructure Fund Target: The loan allocation under the fund has been increased to strengthen farmers’ access to credit and enhance agricultural value chains.
- Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 Receives ₹10,000 Crore Corpus:
- Aimed at boosting innovation and supporting early-stage startups, the fund will provide financial support to new technology-driven ventures across the country.
- Decisions Reflect Citizen-Centric Governance and Social Welfare: The initiatives collectively focus on social security, economic growth, women empowerment, and innovation-led development.
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